Tasmanian Devil: A Unique and Threatened Animal

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review by: date: 2008-12-09 rating:
tasmanian devil
This book claims to be the only book on the Tasmanian Devil the largest living marsupial carnivore which became extinct in Australia 500 years ago but survived in Tasmania as it has no natural predators there. br /There are chapters on evolution(the devil appears to be getting smaller),relationships with other animals,conservation disputes,behaviour in captivity,and relations with humans.All are well written but rely heavily on diary and society notes plus letters. br /The chapter on devil facial tumour disease is very informative but hopes for a cure seem to be far off.It has been suggested on anecdotal evidence that this a disease that occurs every 50 years or so.(uninfected devils are to be taken to isolated islands to try to keep some survivors) br /The sections on Errol Flynn and the trademark dispute with Warner Brothers are mere padding and have little to do with the devil. br /The colour pictures are of very poor quality-there is only one good shot,while the black and white pictures are on matt paper with no attempt at enhancement.The type size is to small and the print to grey making it difficult to read. br /

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